The prosecutor's office in Oslo issued an indictment against a 35-year-old Norwegian citizen. The 35-year-old is said to have received around 10 million kronor in support from the coronavirus.
The indictment includes nine completed surcharges and eight attempts to receive more, the police said in a press release.
On the basis of incorrect information in the applications, Nav paid a total of NOK 10 million.
According to the information, the man who is accused attempted to receive an additional NOK 7 million. It was supposed to be from the same program in the same procedure, but payments were put on hold when Nav became suspicious of fraud. In total, the submitted applications amount to NOK 17 million.
According to the indictment, the system was used by more than 300 stolen identities registered as employees at 11 companies.
After paying with Nav, the police believe that the money immediately changed hands and melted away. So far, only around one million kronor have been recovered.
"This is one of the biggest pandemic subsidy scams to date," said the police.
The accused was temporarily arrested and the case is to be heard in the District Court in Oslo On August 24, 2021, Nav will file a civil claim for damages in the amount of NOK 9 million.
The defendant denies his guilt.
